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A reader says tougher rules are necessary for monitoring the nurseries in the UAE. Courtesy Bidayaat

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Revised rules will benefit nurseries

A reader says it is necessary to educate children and adults alike about road safety. Other letter topics include: nursery rules, labour agreement, language, children, visa, Nato, Languedoc fortress. Read article Revised rules will benefit nurseries

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Cannibalism is not equivalent to regime's crimes
That incident involving a Syrian rebel fighter was repulsive, but isn't on the same scale as the regime's crimes. Other topics: Egypt's terrorists, and Hamas-Fatah unity. Read article

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Obama had a bad week but he will survive the press war
Despite the ensuing hysteria in Washington's partisan media coverage of president Obama's performance this week, the White House will survive it. Read article

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At a refugee camp in Lebanon, coffee and dashed hopes
A refugee camp for Palestinians in Lebanon is called "downtown", in reference to an upscale seafront district in central Beirut. But it is not like that. Rana Askoul visits the camp on the Nakba day. Read article

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Top of the Dubai World Cup

A reader liked the hats at the racetrack, such as this one worn by Dubai resident Luciane Lucca. Sarah Dea / The National

Apr 01, 2013

A reader enjoyed the hats on display at the big horse-racing event. Other topics: TV commercials, children in prison and getting to the airport. Read Article Top of the Dubai World Cup

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Police must be proactive to check dangerous drivers

A reader says Nepal's breathtaking landscape makes it an ideal destination for trekking. Samir Thapa / AP Photo

Mar 31, 2013

Police should play a more proactive role to bring down the number of road accidents in the UAE. Other topics include: Bangalore, smartphone, Dubai, prison, Nepal, cartoon. Read Article Police must be proactive to check dangerous drivers

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Traditional crops can flourish in UAE

A reader says farming is viable in the UAE, but the emphasis should be on traditional crops. Razan Alzayani / The National

Mar 29, 2013

A reader says agriculture does make sense in the desert, as long as the right crops are grown. Other topics: dangerous driving, poor parenting and YouTube stardom. Read Article Traditional crops can flourish in UAE

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Formula One feud confuses

A reader says that ordering Vettel to let Webber win was a bad call by the Red Bull team managers. Diego Azubel / EPA

Mar 28, 2013

A reader says the fastest driver should be allowed to win an F1 grand prix. Other topics: forts, Cyprus and dogs. Read Article Formula One feud confuses

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India must secure animal reserves

A reader says India must do more to protect endangered animals such as tigers and rhinos. Rupak De Chowdhuri / Reuters

Mar 27, 2013

Children need parents' loving care. At the same time, they must be disciplined. These things cannot be bought. Other topics: fashion, Dubai property, education, animals, hunting resort. Read Article India must secure animal reserves

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Pakistan must not ignore Taliban

A reader says Taliban threats to former president Pervez Musharraf are being ignored. Akhtar Soomro / Reuters

Mar 26, 2013

The threat to kill Pervez Musharraf should be taken seriously, a reader says. Other topics: miads, fiancial planning and Somalialand. Read Article Pakistan must not ignore Taliban

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South Korea a highly connected nation

A reader hails the progress of South Korea, one of the most connected nations in the world. Jean Chung / Bloomberg News

Mar 25, 2013

A reader urges young drivers to shun recklessness and exercise caution and restraint on the road. Other topics: parenting, Hard Rock Cafe, United States, Rugby, South Korea, banking Read Article South Korea a highly connected nation

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Hard Rock Cafe reduced to memory

Now that it's being knocked down, readers reminisce about Hard Rock Cafe's opening in Dubai in 1998. Jeffry E Biteng / The National

Mar 24, 2013

Lowering the driving age would be a bad idea until such time as individuals understand that they must obey traffic laws. Other topics: Kuwait, maids, beach, photo studio, food, cleaners, Hard Rock Cafe. Read Article Hard Rock Cafe reduced to memory

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Dream team not so far-fetched

A reader notes that European football fans are likely to believe rumours concerning potential buyers or sellers. PA

Mar 22, 2013

A reader says it's understandable that European football fans would believe false rumours of a Qatar-based league. Other topics: the Cyprus bailout, landfill and Tony Blair. Read Article Dream team not so far-fetched

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Shared currency makes no sense

A reader says Cypriots are right to be angry about the bailout terms and should quit the euro. Filip Singer / EPA

Mar 21, 2013

A reader says the people of Cyrus have a right to be concerned about German conditions on their economic bailout. Other topics: dangerous driving, Earth Hour and rape in India. Read Article Shared currency makes no sense

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